Fund 31 Flashcards
drug that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness
analgesic
specialized relaxation technique using a machine that measures the degree of muscular tension with skin electrodes
biofeedback
concentrated dose given in a short period of time
bolus
gas (oxygen) delivered at positive pressure to keep alveoli open that would normally close upon expiration
continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
technique of purposeful focusing of attention away from undesirable sensations and/or pain
distraction
naturally occurring opiate-like peptides that modify the perception of pain
endorphins
analgesia injected into the epidural space outside the dura mater to relieve pain
epidural analgesia
view of pain transmission as being controlled by a gate mechanism in the central nervous system
gate control theory
guidance to use the imagination
guided imagery
therapeutic suggestion, involving inducing a trancelike state using focusing and relaxation techniques and giving the patient suggestions that may be helpful after the return to an alert state of consciousness
hypnosis
difficulty in getting to sleep or staying asleep at night
insomnia
stimulation of the skin and underlying tissues with varying degrees of hand pressure to decrease pain, produce relaxation, and/or improve circulation
massage
focusing on an image or thought
meditation
recurrent, uncontrollable brief episodes of sleep during hours of wakefulness
narcolepsy
the state of sleep when the body receives the most rest
non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep
drugs with anti-inflammatory properties that do not contain steroids
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
feeling of distress or suffering, caused by the stimulation of nerve endings
pain
analgesia doses controlled by the patient
patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)
the period of sleep during which the brain waves are fast and of low voltage, and autonomic activities (heart rate and respiration) are irregular; type of sleep associated with dreaming
rapid eye movement (REM) sleep
technique for release of tension, which is helpful in reducing pain and in allowing the patient to obtain greater relief from pain medications
relaxation
condition in which a person will stop breathing for brief periods during sleep
sleep apnea
form of pain treatment that uses a small electrical stimulator attached to electrodes, which serves to block pain
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
